Last minute 4th of July hike in the Smokies ~ Anyone interested??

[DomesticTourist]

I'm also taking a friend from work, so we ended up only doing a Friday/Saturday hike. BUT...I am def open to doing another trail on Sunday if anyone has an interest.

We are meeting up Thursday evening, July 3, at Smokmont campground, just for convenience. Ewker is going to help me shuttle. We are not doing big miles. The goal for this is hike is enjoying the woods and good company.

We are going to start at Newfound Gap Road and hike the Thomas Ridge Trail to the MTS trail. Friday night is at CS 52. Hiking back to Newfound road on the Mingus Creek Trail Saturday.

visionarylion and DomisticTourist: If you are interested in join us (and I hope you can!), please let me know if you want to hike Sunday and I will start researching a possibility for us.

~Poof~

Ok, I'm trying to arrange things to attend. My son may come with me. A few details might help me finalize my plans. Are we walking in on Thursday night or camping at Smokemont Thursday? Do I need to make separate reservations at CS52? Is this a hammock trip or a pad/tent/shelter trip?

[wisenber]

How late do you think you'll finish your 5.7 mile hike back to Newfound Gap Rd on Saturday? I need Newton Bald and Mingus Creek along with Gap Trail for my map.

[wisenber]

Ok, I'm trying to arrange things to attend. My son may come with me. A few details might help me finalize my plans. Are we walking in on Thursday night or camping at Smokemont Thursday? Do I need to make separate reservations at CS52? Is this a hammock trip or a pad/tent/shelter trip?

CS 52 and Smokemont can manage tents or hammocks. No shelters at either. I believe the trek to 52 starts Friday.

[Poof]

How late do you think you'll finish your 5.7 mile hike back to Newfound Gap Rd on Saturday? I need Newton Bald and Mingus Creek along with Gap Trail for my map.

I wouldn't think too late. You thinking about joining us? We'll work something so that you can get what you need.

I just got back from doing the Forney Creek / Forney Ridge Loop. My first solo!! It was a challenge, but it was great. I videoed (of course). I'm going to do a trip report when I finish my vid.

[Poof]

Ok, I'm trying to arrange things to attend. My son may come with me. A few details might help me finalize my plans. Are we walking in on Thursday night or camping at Smokemont Thursday? Do I need to make separate reservations at CS52? Is this a hammock trip or a pad/tent/shelter trip?

Just camping Thursday night. I will add you to my reservation if you think you will join us. Hope your son comes! I don't care what people sleep in. It's the trip that is important

[wisenber]

I wouldn't think too late. You thinking about joining us? We'll work something so that you can get what you need.

I just got back from doing the Forney Creek / Forney Ridge Loop. My first solo!! It was a challenge, but it was great. I videoed (of course). I'm going to do a trip report when I finish my vid.

That's a steep climb you just did! I took my Forneycation as a day hike last year. I know I need Mingus and Newton Bald, but I'll want to grab whatever those touch while I'm there.

[Poof]

First solo woohoo! Looking forward to the trip vid.
I just got off the bicycle trying (in vain) to get ready for the Great Alleghany Passage.
I bet it was hot on the trail-was toasty on the bike.

Very toasty!! And wet!...I should always pack electrolytes in the summer...

Working on the vid now. Maybe tomorrow I will be able to post it.

[DomesticTourist]

Just camping Thursday night. I will add you to my reservation if you think you will join us. Hope your son comes! I don't care what people sleep in. It's the trip that is important

Do you have a tent site reserved at Smokemont? I couldn't see anything available.

[Poof]

Do you have a tent site reserved at Smokemont? I couldn't see anything available.

I already have the site reserved. I'm sure we can fit in a tent even if I have to go into the woods to make room

[Poof]

That's a steep climb you just did! I took my Forneycation as a day hike last year. I know I need Mingus and Newton Bald, but I'll want to grab whatever those touch while I'm there.

Do the two day with the group, then you and I can do an out and back on the Newton Bald if you want to. Or you can meet the group Friday night and hike in on Newton.